Fragrance comparison

Fashion Man vs Nero Man

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 30 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fashion Man

Guepard

3.867 votes

Rank #23,404 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

Nero Man

Kappa

3.297 votes

Rank #58,413 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fashion Man takes 4 of 4 categories.

Fashion Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nero Man
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Fashion Man4/4

Nero Man0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fashion Man
Sillage & projection: Fashion Man
Value for money: Fashion Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fashion Man

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Fashion ManGuepard

Nero ManKappa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 62%

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 38%Had 31%Want 31%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

0%Love

57%Like

14%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityFashion Man

SillageFashion Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFashion ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

warm spicy60%

leather50%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

Amalfi LemonSpicesBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

RosemaryCorianderOregano

Base4 to 5 hours

LeatherPatchouliVirginia Cedar

Top

RosemaryBergamotAmalfi LemonLime

Heart

CorianderFreesiaCyclamen

Base

MuskPatchoulioak mossVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Rosemary and Coriander. Durations are only published for Fashion Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night20

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,404

PerfumerAnnick Gault

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#58,413

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerFashion ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fashion Man by Guepard brings a bold, classic structure built around zesty citrus and pungent culinary herbs. Created by perfumer Annick Gault in 2004, the scent begins with a brisk rush of Amalfi lemon and crisp bergamot, paired with an invigorating kick of assorted spices. As the initial sharpness settles, a dry, gr…

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Kappa Nero Man is a fresh, budget-friendly cologne designed for casual daily wear. Launched in 2010, the scent blends bracing citruses with a dry, mossy base. It suits active men looking for a clean, post-shower splash to wear during hot summer afternoons without overthinking.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fashion Man or Nero Man?

Fashion Man takes 4 of 4 categories. Fashion Man is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Nero Man is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Fashion Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nero Man for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fashion Man or Nero Man?

Fashion Man lasts longest (Fashion Man 84/100, Nero Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fashion Man or Nero Man?

Fashion Man projects furthest (Fashion Man 63/100, Nero Man 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fashion Man and Nero Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Rosemary and Coriander.

Is Fashion Man or Nero Man better for summer or winter?

Fashion Man suits daytime wear; Nero Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fashion Man and Nero Man?

Fashion Man has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Spices and Bergamot, heart notes of Rosemary, Coriander and Oregano, a base of Leather, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar. Nero Man has top notes of Rosemary, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Coriander, Freesia and Cyclamen, a base of Musk, Patchouli, oak moss and Virginia Cedar.